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Why an ASTM Standard?
There are no AOAC SMPR standards for field PCR detection of visible
powders.
Two immunoassay standards (
Bacillus anthracis
and ricin) do exist for this
specific application (field use for visible powders)
Other AOAC standards have a stated intended use, “Laboratory use for
analysis of aerosol collection filters and/or liquids”, or “Field-deployed use
for analysis of aerosol collection filters and/or liquids”
Emphasis on laboratory analysis and environmental monitoring using aerosol
collection filters
Inclusivity/exclusivity panels members differ from the application of suspicious
visible powder screening
The ASTM standard will:
Have two performance tiers rather than pass/fail
Have three levels of testing rigor (diversity of inclusivity/exclusivity panels)
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ASTM Committee E54 on Homeland
Security Applications & Subcommittee
E54.01 on CBRNE Sensors and Detectors
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A growing body of ASTM standards support first responders
and the evaluation and use of CBRNE Sensors and Detectors
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